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10 out of 12 requests for tuition increases declined

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Sarah Petz
Students in professional faculties, who were dreading a massive increase to their tuition fees this fall, can breathe a collective sigh of relief. Advanced Education and Literacy Minister, Diane McGifford, declined 10 out of...
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CFS campaigns to end MSM deferral policy on blood donations

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Sarah Petz
The Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) is currently working to end the Canadian Blood Services’ lifetime ban on blood donations from men who have had sex with other men (MSM) at anytime since 1977....
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Stadium plans to proceed

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Sarah Petz
The efforts of a handful of Fort Richmond and University Heights residents proved not enough to appeal the construction of the new Winnipeg Blue Bombers stadium. “We were very disappointed with the decision that...
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Local News Briefs

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Sarah Petz
Governor General in attendance at last day of Truth and Reconciliation commission On the fourth and final day of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission event in Winnipeg, Governor General Michaëlle Jean urged Canadians to confront...
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International briefs

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Sarah Petz
Waterloo suspends football program for one year Following the biggest steroid investigation in Canadian university history, the University of Waterloo has put its football team on hiatus for one year as reported by Macleans OnCampus....
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Residents petition to keep new stadium away from neighbourhood

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Sarah Petz
A group of concerned Fort Richmond residents have begun a campaign to keep the new Winnipeg Blue Bombers stadium away from their neighbourhood. The residents, who live just south of the University of Manitoba...
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Winnipeg Pride Parade has biggest turnout ever

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Sarah Petz
The annual Winnipeg Pride Festival had its most successful parade ever this year, with 36 floats and walking groups and over 10,000 participants turning up for the June 6th event. “Despite changes to some...
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